Santa Monica, CA 90404 Weather Alerts

Los Angeles County10:21 AM PDT34.03°N, 118.47°W

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 10:45 AM Thu·Issued 10:17 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 10:17AM PDT until October 22 at 10:45AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 1017 AM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Whittier, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Alhambra... San Gabriel... Montebello... El Monte... Pico Rivera... Monterey Park... Commerce... and Temple City.

What to do

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Areas: Los Angeles, CA

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 11:00 AM Thu·Issued 9:11 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 9:11AM PDT until October 22 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Western Los Angeles County in southwestern California... Northern Ventura County in southwestern California...

When: Until 1100 AM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides possible.

Additional details: - At 910 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated isolated areas of locally heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rock and mud slides possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Malibu, Acton, Ojai, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Agoura Hills, Van Nuys, Encino, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Universal City, Burbank, Hollywood and Venice. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: Los Angeles, CA; Ventura, CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 3:00 AM Fri·Issued 12:31 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

When: Through late Thursday night.

Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Additional details: Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.

What to do

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Areas: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 11:00 AM Thu·Issued 9:33 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 9:33AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 929 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms across a broad portion of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Movement of this activity was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. There is also a small chance for a brief, weak tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Long Beach... Thousand Oaks... Simi Valley... Eastern Ventura... Fillmore... Malibu... Acton... Ojai... Encino... Inglewood... Agoura Hills... Venice... Hollywood... Van Nuys... Alhambra... Mount Wilson... Culver City... Universal City... Santa Clarita... and Burbank.

What to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Areas: Santa Clarita Valley; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast; Lake Casitas; Ojai Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches; Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Calabasas and Agoura Hills; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Northern Ventura County Mountains…

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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